Cbp Officer (Headquarters Programs)

Customs and Border Protection•Washington, DC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The CBP Officer (Headquarters Programs) position is with the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Office of Field Operations (OFO), Admissibility & Passenger Programs, External Engagement and Initiatives, in Washington, D.C. The role manages one or more national programs to help detect and prevent terrorists and instruments of terror from entering or exiting the United States and to strengthen the Department’s ability to perform homeland security. The position is classified at GS-14, with a salary range of $147,899 to $192,275. The position serves as a headquarters-level program manager and liaison on complex operational and policy matters. It provides senior-level policy and operational guidance to CBP field commands and domestic and foreign law enforcement partners, identifies systemic policy or control weaknesses, develops and negotiates policy implementation, and prepares materials that inform CBP and DHS decisions. This is a secondary CBP Officer Special Retirement Coverage position. The role requires firearms qualifications, a background investigation and polygraph examination, a valid non-restricted driver’s license, and the ability to operate a government-owned vehicle. Selectees must complete 89 days of paid training at the CBP Field Operations Academy in Glynco, Georgia. The position may involve rotating assignments and duty locations, uniform wear, shift and rotational work, and scheduled or unscheduled overtime. The work environment may include offices, aircraft operations areas, airline passenger and cargo areas, marine docks, and outdoor or remote locations in varying weather conditions.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
At least three years of primary U.S. residency during the last five years, subject to the stated exceptions and waiver process.
Pass the required CBP Officer Promotional Assessment component with a passing total score.
One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, including experience in duties such as systems analysis and program evaluation; applying immigration and admissibility law and regulations to advanced cases or operations; communicating cases or operations with internal and external stakeholders; using laws, regulations, policies, and precedent governing CBP Officer authorities and OFO operations; and interpreting legislation or judicial rulings and drafting policy, directives, or proposed regulatory changes.
For eligibility for this secondary administrative CBPO special retirement coverage position, have permanently served in a primary CBPO special-retirement-covered position.
Meet applicable time-in-grade requirements by 10/23/2026; current federal employees must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade or equivalent grade band.
Meet firearms qualifications and the applicable firearm eligibility requirements.
Successfully complete required background investigation and polygraph processes; some applicants may be required to take and pass a polygraph examination.
Possess a valid, non-restricted driver’s license and the ability to operate a government-owned vehicle.
Successfully complete required medical screening and, for applicants who are not current GS-1895 employees, pass the Pre-employment Fitness Test.
Successfully complete 89 days of paid training at the CBP Field Operations Academy in Glynco, Georgia.
Be willing and able to wear an officially approved uniform, rotate assignments or duty locations if required, work shifts or a rotational schedule if required, and work scheduled or unscheduled overtime beyond 40 hours when needed.
Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with Selective Service.
All pre-employment processes are conducted in English.
Meet any applicable education requirements; the announcement provides no specific degree requirement.

Responsibilities

Manage one or more national programs that help detect and prevent terrorists and instruments of terror from entering or exiting the United States.
Serve as OFO’s principal headquarters liaison for complex operational and policy matters with senior officials in DHS components, federal departments and agencies, foreign governments, state and local law enforcement, trade and carrier executives, and senior CBP leadership.
Provide senior-level policy and operational guidance to CBP field commands and domestic and foreign law enforcement partners on complex investigative and enforcement matters.
Identify systemic policy or control weaknesses, direct the drafting of new or revised OFO policy, and negotiate implementation commitments with leadership.
Prepare policy issue papers, decision memoranda, and briefing materials that influence CBP- and DHS-level decisions.
Maintain access to data systems necessary for carrying out duties.